Workshop for the Bedouin Teachers Pamela Huyser, Auva Dotan and Rina Akotonas

Our Goals Help the English Teachers cope with the changes in the Ministry's new program on Literature, especially on High Thinking Skills.Help the English Teachers cope with the changes in the Ministry's new program on Literature, especially on High Thinking Skills. Help the English Teachers improve their oral and written skills when dealing with literature.Help the English Teachers improve their oral and written skills when dealing with literature.

Contents Getting to know the changes on the didactic side.Getting to know the changes on the didactic side. Developing materials adapted to the needs of Bedouin students.Developing materials adapted to the needs of Bedouin students. Improving oral and written skills through literary texts.Improving oral and written skills through literary texts.

Schedule Mondays – : LiteratureMondays – : Literature Wednesdays : Oral and Written SkillsWednesdays : Oral and Written Skills The sessions will be held twice a month. The principals are requested to allow the teachers to participate regularly.

Dates of the meetings(14) 21/10/2009 2/11/ /11/2009 7/12/ /12/ /1/2010 3/2/ /2/2010 3/3/ /3/2010 7/4/ /4/ /5/ /5/2010

Final Work Part I : An essay on the analysis of some aspects of a book – the plot, the main character(s), the leading themes and opinion. Part I : An essay on the analysis of some aspects of a book – the plot, the main character(s), the leading themes and opinion. Part II : Lesson plans on a scene or a chapter from the book. Part II : Lesson plans on a scene or a chapter from the book.

Framework 56 hours + Gmul + Grade 56 hours + Gmul + Grade You must be present at least 80% of the time